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श्री हनुमान चालीसा - 1st Chaupai - जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर । जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ॥

श्री हनुमान चालीसा

The First Chaupai: An Infographic

This interactive infographic explores the profound meaning of the first Chaupai of the Hanuman Chalisa. It glorifies Hanuman as the ocean of wisdom and virtue, and the illuminator of all three worlds.

चौपाई १

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर ।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ॥

Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar.
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar.

Hanuman: The Ocean of Qualities (ज्ञान गुन सागर)

The first line declares victory to Hanuman, who is compared to a boundless ocean of knowledge (`Gyan`) and virtues (`Gun`). This signifies that he is the ultimate source of all wisdom and good qualities.

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ज्ञान (Gyan)

Knowledge & Wisdom

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गुन (Gun)

Virtues & Good Qualities

Hanuman: The Illuminator of Worlds (तिहुँ लोक उजागर)

The second line hails Hanuman as `Kapis` (Lord of the monkeys) and `Tihun Lok Ujagar`, the one who brings light to the three worlds (heaven, earth, and the netherworld). This refers to his divine presence and ability to dispel darkness and ignorance.

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कपीस (Kapis)

तिहुँ लोक उजागर

Illuminator of Three Worlds

The Key Qualities in This Verse

This verse emphasizes three core qualities of Lord Hanuman that are essential for spiritual seekers: Divine Knowledge, Virtue, and Leadership. The chart below visualizes the balance of these attributes.

🧘 आत्म-चिंतन | Reflection

This verse praises Hanuman's wisdom and virtues. How can you embody the qualities of 'Gyan' (knowledge) and 'Gun' (virtue) in your daily life to illuminate your own world?

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